There will be a beautiful celebration of God's Living Word and a potluck at the Adult Neo Catechumenal Way Catechism, Monday evening, 6/26, starting at 7PM- please bring a dish to share and an open heart to receive Him!

Tuesday, June 27, Fr. Gerardo will present a talk (Spanish) about the community of the Church at the María Auxiliadora Grupo de Oración. The charismatic prayer group begins at 7:00PM and Fr. Gerardo’s presentation begins at 7:30PM. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, July 2, and each first Sunday of the month, the sacrament of reconciliation is offered immediately following the 9:30AM Mass until 11:15AM.

Next week, our second collection will be for Peter’s Pence, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

June 28 is the 62nd Anniversary of the Dedication of Sacred Heart. There will be a special Mass to celebrate the dedication, and the Sacred Heart community, on Wednesday, July 5 (due to scheduling conflicts), at 6:30PM. A potluck will follow, please bring a dish to share. “The celebration of the anniversary of the dedication of the parish church building is an opportunity to celebrate the life of the local church and re-emphasize to the people the importance of the gathering place for God’s holy people. It is an occasion in which sacred identity and local history become tangible.” Thomas G. Simons, Holy People, holy Place: Rites for the Church’s House.

The next baptismal prep classes will be: English-Sat., July 8, 8:00AM, Room 2 Spanish-Fri., July 1, 7:00PM, Hall

Please contact the Parish Office to pre-register. Parents and godparents must attend this class prior to scheduling a baptism.

Totus Tuus visits our parish July 9th- 14th for the 6th year!

This interactive program is for Grades 1-12 and 2017 Graduates. Sign your youth up for this week of spirituality, prayer and fun, registration starts this weekend — space is limited!

Elementary School: Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-2:30PM, $25 per student, max $75 per family.

Middle and High School: Sun-Thu, 7:30PM-9:30PM, No charge thanks to donation from the Parish Bazaar!

We can't do this alone! Adult helpers are needed: Lunch for teaching team and Fr. Gerardo (5 people).

Delivered to St. Mary no later than Noon. (Mon-Fri) Dinner for the teaching team (4 people). Either in your

home or you could take them out to eat at 6:00PM. No pizza please! They travel from community to community all summer long and get a lot of pizza! (Sun, Mon, Thu).

PARISH HAPPENINGS

MEETINGS & THINGS

Provide housing & breakfast for two members of teaching team (Sat-Thu). Must live within 15 min. of St. Mary.

Organize Wednesday night parish potluck. Assist with elementary program, 8:45AM-2:30PM (Mon-

Fri), one or more days (check-in students, set out snacks & lunch). No teaching!

Provide snacks for the students. (Sun-Fri)

Want to help? Add your name to the sign up sheet on the bulletin board, or contact Sharon Pritt (366-2969, slonghurstpritt@gmail.com, ) or Yulissa Hernandez (625-5125 x25, yulissahernandez@stmaryrifle.com, ).

St. Stephen Parish in Glenwood Springs is excited to announce that they are hosting the Denver Catholic Biblical School this fall! The class will held on Thursdays at 6:30PM, starting the week after Labor Day. If you have been feeling the Lord’s call to learn more about our faith and grow in your conversion, then “now is the acceptable time!” (2 Cor 6:2) Be sure to save a date for one of information sessions this summer to hear more about the program and ask questions. Information Sessions will be held Thursdays, July 27, August 17 and September 9 at 6:30PM. Visit www.sjv.edu/biblicalschool or call 303.715.3195 for more information. Flyers can be found in the entry way.

HOPE AND HEALING AFTER AN ABORTION Rachel's Vineyard of Colorado

Healing the pain of abortion one confidential weekend at a time! NEXT RETREAT: July 14-16, Deadline to register July 10. www.rvrcolorado.org, Edith: edieg2@aol.com, (303)775-4108, or Lori lorgreg@msn.com, (303) 904-7414.

“Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.” Experience increased trust and intimacy in your marriage by working through a WorldWide Marriage Encounter Weekend on: July 14-16 - Denver; September 22-24 - Denver; November 3-5 - Dillon For more information, please visit www.wwme.org. Questions? Feel free to contact Brenda & Gary Granger: 303.604.6202

YOUTH MINISTRY INFORMATION Please keep our 25 high schoolers and 5 chaperones in your prayers as they conclude this year's Steubenville conference, that they have safe travels home and that the spiritual fruits they have received this weekend may remain with them and keep them steadfast in their Catholic faith.

There will be a youth ministry core team meeting this Monday starting at 5:30PM (Room 2) we are looking to build our high school core team-all parishioners 21+ are encouraged to attend and see how you can live your faith and lead teens closer to Christ through youth ministry. Come learn more, no obligation!

Youth Ministry Adult Team Leader Meeting: Monday, 5:30PM, Room 2

Neo Catechumenal Way Catechesis (English) & Potluck: Monday, 7:00PM, Hall

Catechesis by Fr. Gerardo (Spanish): Tuesday, 7:30PM, Hall

1st Sunday Confession: Sunday, July 2, 10:45-11:15AM

XII ORDINARY SUNDAY

JUNE 25, 2017

761 BIRCH AVE. — P.O. BOX 191 — RIFLE, CO 81650 — WWW.STMARYRIFLE.COM

Liturgical Schedule

English Mass Schedule:

Mon., Tues., Fri. — 7:30am

Saturday — 4:30pm

Sunday — 9:30am Sacred Heart- 230 N. 6th St., Silt

Sunday 7:30am

Misa en Español Schedule:

Thursday — 7:00pm

Saturday — 7:00pm

Sunday — 12.30pm

Reconciliation Schedule:

Mon., Tues., Fri. — 7:00am

Thursday — 6:30pm

Saturday — 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Sunday — 12:00pm

First Sunday of the Month — 11:00AM

Adoration Schedule:

Mon., Tue., Fri. — 8:00am–9:00am

First Friday of Each Month—8:00am—10:00pm

ST. MARY PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Council:

Larry Brady Daniel Bucio Agueda deLeon Bernie Whitman

Finance Council:

Lillian Dahlin Michelle Duran Dan Niedbalski Rosie Ruiz

Parish Staff

Administrator: Fr. Gerardo Garcia Jimenez Pastoral Assistant: Karla Jacobs

KarlaJacobs@StMaryRifle.com 970-625-5125 x20 Parish Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thu., & Fri.: 9:00am - 1:30pm, After Lunch break by appointment

Religious Ed Coordinator: Mandie Dovey Mandie Dovey@StMaryRifle.com 970-625-3891 x23 Religious Education Summer Office Hours: By appointment only. Family Life/Youth Ministry Coordinator: Sophie Simms, 970-625-3891 x107 SophieSimms@StMaryRifle.com Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00pm-2:00pm Maintenance: Joe Skelly Fax: 970-625-1095 Prayer Requests: Call: 625-5125 or e-mail prayer@stmaryrifle.com General Email: info@stmaryrifle.com Submission Deadlines: Bulletin - Tuesday Noon Announcements - Thursday Noon Online: www.stmaryrifle.com

St Mary Catholic Church in Rifle

Councils-Parish & Finance

WE PRAY FOR...

READINGS OF THE WEEK

SHEPHERD’S CORNER My dear family in Christ, Always, the arrival of a new pastor is a significant emotional event. Let me introduce myself. I came to America in the spring of 2015 from Guadalajara, Mexico. I was ordained 18 years ago on May 23rd, 1999. I am the oldest of six children. I have one brother and four sisters all of whom are married. With the exception of my little sister, who lives in Canada, the rest of my family

June 26 - Weekday Genesis 12:1-9 Matthew 7:1-5

June 27 - Weekday Genesis 13:2, 5-18 Matthew 7:6, 12-14

June 28 - Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Matthew 15:1-12, 17-18

June 29 - Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19

June 30 - Weekday Genesis 17:1, 9-10,15-22 Matthew 8:1-4

July 1 - Weekday Genesis 18:1-15 Luke 1:46-50, 53-55 Matthew 8:5-17

July 2 - XIII Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16A Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

If we have died with Christ, we believe we shall also live with him. He invites us to take up our cross and follow him, and to respond to those who are in need, as did the woman who extended hospitality to Elisha the prophet. Blessed is she who walked in the countenance of the Lord.

June 24 4:30PM Irene Villapando Goergen 7:00PM Maria Patrocinio Flores June 25 9:30AM Alma and Ignatius Lana June 29 7:00PM Pedro Alonso

To request a Mass intention, please make your request in the sacristy following Mass.

MASS INTENTIONS

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

Anna Lee Knies, Cory Allen, Norman Buchan, Terry Breslin, Sarah Wilson, Gene Sowieja, Eddie Zinn, Sue Hawkins, Gabriel Sebastian Andujo, Nancy Yenelle, Darrian Levings, Giles Family, Fernando Núñez, Glenda Wesley, Manuel Ortega, Ramundo Ortega, Ed Allen, Ray and Marie Willey, Charlie Wyant, Tine Glenn, Mary Meserole, Dorothy Wimmer, Gina Glenn, Dave Kissell, Gabbie Levy, Pat Ghastin, Marilyn Weiss, Darren Crabtree, Dorothy Ceremuga, Linda Como, Zack Sowieja & family, Ruben Quintero, Marilyn Bryan, Lisa Edwards, Bernice Ghastin, Chris Chavez, Joan Weaver, Gayl Bernhardt, Darrell Redman, the family of Rustin Franke, Kyle Scholla, Butch Pressler, Alice Holmes, Mark Holmes, Billie Jansky, Craig Leonard, Brian Garland, Bill Oaks, Anita Sundin, Rick Sundin, Joshua Jones, Julia Avonovich, Tammy Waller, Fred Garcia, Julie Kuper, Pat Schmeckel, Ted Diaz, Corky Wilson, Alex & Linda Garcia, Alicia & David Thorpe, Tony Martinez, Linda Tomasi, Lauren Giard, Cathy Richard, Mary Ann Olson, Kim Nieslanik, Susan Armstrong, Freddie Romero, Gerald Waters, Nancy Newton, Joe Elliot, Kathy Willeart, Patrick Chavez, Reagan Nelson, Joyce Cawley, Clarence Gomez, Esther Jones, Lucy Wolff, Bob Christensen, Yvonne Diaz, Tanya Giard, Loretta Kochis (Mable Sanders’ sister), Scott Gordon, Kari Kuerstan, Bert Garlitz, Eliza Gallegos, Mary Benson, Daniel Tena, Connie Ritter, Rosalia Garza, Gordan Hammel, Kimberly Green, Virginia Escalante, John Daly, Clarence Gomez, Amanda Axelson, Mary Brennan, Andrea Gallegos, Nadine Gadis, Pat Squire, Marlene Brandt, and for all others in our Parish and Community who are in need of our prayer. For the souls of our departed: Irene Goergen, Janet Blea, Julia Avonovich, Uriel Meraz, Derek Miles, Francisco Delgadillo, Trudy Heinman, Jay Sikora, Eva Diaz, Jim Sweeney, John Daily, Helen Mahon (Jackie Vazquez’s grandmother), Georgi Aibner, Betty Fulton, Frank Breslin, Ed Andzel, Ernest “Joe” Thompson, Shannon Bascomb, Elaine Gomez, James Flynn, Billy Mauer, Tom Scanlon, Fr. Robert Hehn, Bellard Garcia. For prayer requests please contact the Parish Office.

THE HOLY FATHER’S

PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE

National Leaders. That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.

Sunday: 3rd & 4th Year Theology Monday: 1st & 2nd Year Theology Tuesday: 1st & 2nd Year Theology Wednesday: Spirituality Year Thursday: College Freshmen & Sophomores Friday: Vocations Ministry Saturday: Applicants & Prospective Seminarians

DEAR FATHER

SACRED HEART PARISH

Q: Did Adam and Eve repent of their sin, and if so, were they forgiven?

A: Genesis 1—3 is written primarily to convey truths about God: God

is good, loving, and provident; humankind was ungrateful to God and introduced evil into the world. However, despite humanity’s sinfulness, there is still hope because of God’s goodness and mercy. The Garden of Eden story is focused more on the loss of original holiness and the consequences of original sin than on repentance. So while the Bible doesn’t state that Adam and Eve sought repentance, we can know with certainty that God offered them forgiveness, and we can imagine that they probably repented. God restores humanity after the Fall through Christ’s redemptive act and offers all of us forgiveness (see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 410). Christians believe that “the world has been established and kept in being by the Creator’s love; has fallen into slavery to sin but has been set free by Christ, crucified and risen to break the power of the evil one” (CCC 421). Creation, therefore, already involves a re-creation in Christ, the eternal Word of the Father. Christ, the “New Adam,” who amends for the disobedience of Adam, becomes the point toward which creation’s history is directed. The Catechism of the Catholic Church asks: Why did God not prevent the first man from sinning? “St. Leo the Great responds, ‘Christ’s inexpressible grace gave us blessings better than those the demon’s envy had taken away.’…And the Exsultet sings, ‘O happy fault, …which gained for us so great a Redeemer!’”

-FR. PATRICK KEYES, CSsR © 2016 Liguori Publications

230 North 6th Street, Silt — Sunday Mass at 7:30am Coffee Hour - 3rd Sunday after Mass Confessions after Mass by Request

Ministries for July: Jim Garland Extraordinary Minister (7/2): Les and Margaret Simms Lector (7/2): Dennis Diaz Offertory (6/18): Attendance (6/18):

“To be without "fear of God" is equivalent to putting ourselves in his place, to feeling we ourselves are lords of good and evil,

of life and death. Instead, those who fear God feel within them the safety that an infant in his

mother's arms feels (cf. Ps 130: 2). Those who fear God are tranquil even in the midst of storms for, as Jesus revealed to us,

God is a Father full of mercy and goodness. Those who love him are not afraid:

"There is no fear in love", the Apostle John wrote, "but perfect love casts out fear.”

Pope Benedict XVI

June 22, 2008

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

STEWARDSHIP

JUNE 17-18 Offertory: $4,232.07 Attendance: June 17: ? June 18: 103

has remained in Mexico. I decided to become a priest at the age of 18 after graduating from high school. I was a catechist in my parish and was invited to study at the world’s largest seminary in Guadalajara. I have had the opportunity to study in Rome for three years where I got a master degree in Philosophy. The Divine Providence has brought me here and I know he has special plans for everyone in our Catholic community. I was impressed by the words of Pope Francis who said, ‘Go out, head to the periphery.” That is why I have come. The kingdom of God is dynamic and expansive and it was important for me to leave my securities and comfort zone in Guadalajara to serve others with humility in the simplicity of faith. Perhaps some people may ask to themselves how will I align with the former pastor? More lenient or strict? What about past practices? My special exception? Everything remains as always. Step by step the Holy Spirit will tell us what to do. As our Parish is embarking in a new adventure a new path is opening and I am ready to travel letting myself be guided by God and with the total conviction that in this adventure I will never be alone, and now I am aware that my confidence is greater having your sincere friendship that is translated into prayer for this servant of yours. Every moment is a gift of God that comes with grace. My expectations are to learn from everyone and to find faith in brotherhood. I am at your service.

There are several ministries next weekend where additional ministers are needed. Please contact the Parish Office is you are able to help. Thank you!

4:30pm Saturday July 1

Extraordinary Ministers: Fred Garcia and Karla Jacobs

Lector: Tom Noel Ushers: Knights of Columbus Cantor: Anna Bagley and Brian Gray Gifts: Patsy Noel and Needed Sacristan: Needed

9:30am Sunday July 2 Coffee Hour following Mass

Extraordinary Ministers: Troy Feese, Kim Feese, Lyle Green, Tim Jacobs and Harry Kissell Lector: Kevin Roberts and Needed Ushers: Daniel Ilincuta and Needed Server: Danny Urenda Cantor: Bill Poche and Mike Westhoff Gifts: Nan and John Sowieja Coffee Host: Knights of Columbus Church Cleaners: Hispanic Community Money Counters: Sunday: Diane Tilley, Dan

Niedbalski, Patricia Ulloa. Sacristan: Julie Lana

If you are not able to serve as scheduled, please find a substitute, trading if possible. Please note the change on the schedule in the sacristy or inform the Parish Office at 625-5125 x25 or YulissaHernandez@StMaryRifle.com.

Freedom Through Forgiveness

With over 15 years of experience, Ken Yasinski has quickly become one of Canada’s most sought after Catholic speakers. Through clever examples and insightful stories, Ken reveals how each of us can obtain freedom from the burden of our sins through the forgiveness that is readily available in the Sacrament of Confession.

Fr. Gerardo Garcia